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China at the Center of Global Metals Rally – Fuels Speculation

China’s metals markets are experiencing a powerful speculative wave that is reverberating across global exchanges. According to market reports, trading volumes in Chinese metal futures — including tin, copper, and…
Global Metals Trends

Copper on Fire as LME Base Metals Hit New Peaks in Risk-Driven Rally

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) surged sharply today, with copper leading the rally as traders reacted to tightening supplies and strong demand fundamentals. Benchmark three-month LME…
Enviro & ESG

UAE ESG Regulation Update: Mandatory ESG Compliance by May 2026

UAE Climate Change Law Transforms ESG Reporting The United Arab Emirates has taken a bold step in embedding environmental accountability into its legal framework with the implementation of Federal Decree-Law…
Global Metals Trends

LME Base Metals Prices Fall Today as Supply Fears Ease and Sentiment Turns Cautious

London Metal Exchange (LME) base metals prices declined today, with zinc and other industrial metals giving up recent gains as short-term supply concerns eased and macroeconomic caution returned to the…
Enviro & ESG2

CBAM Impact: What It Means for GCC Steel Producers & European Exporters

As the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) moves closer to full implementation in 2026, its impact on global steel trade is becoming clearer — especially for GCC producers and…
Global Metals Trends

CBAM 2026: What’s New & What It Means for Importers and Exporters

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) enters a crucial phase in 2025, bringing key simplifications while keeping its climate goals intact. Here’s what businesses need to know: Key Updates…
China Commodities News

China Non-Ferrous – Mixed Price and demand for Al, Zn, Ni, Pb

China’s non-ferrous metals market is showing a mixed price and demand trend across key metals such as aluminium, zinc, nickel and lead. Aluminium prices remain supported by steady demand from…
China Commodities News

China Steel Output Cuts Deepen Amid Weak Construction Demand

Chinese steel mills have deepened production cuts as the property sector slowdown continues to weaken construction steel demand. Rebar, flat steel, and structural products are facing softer offtake, forcing mills…
China Commodities News

China Copper Prices Surge as Global Supply Tighten

The recent surge in China’s copper prices, driven by global supply constraints and dwindling exchange inventories, highlights a tightening market environment. Key points: Supply Tightness: Limited availability of copper concentrate…
Recycling Insights

Unimetals Liquidation – What happens next?

The company that took over the former Sims Metal operations, Unimetals Recycling (UK), has formally entered liquidation, which has caused a significant shock to the UK recycling industry. After a…